US Central Command forces eliminated ISIS's second in command Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, also known by his alias "Abu Khadijah," on Thursday in the Al Anbar Province in western Iraq, they announced in a post on X/Twitter on Saturday morning.Khadijah was also considered the group's Chief of Global Operations in Iraq.CENTCOM conducted the strike in cooperation with Iraqi intelligence, with US President Donald Trump writing in a Truth Social post that it was also done in coordination with the Kurdish Regional Government. Another ISIS terrorist was killed in the strike. CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Chief of Global Operations Who…
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Zim Integrated Shipping Services reported a net profit of $2.15 billion for 2024, significantly exceeding market forecasts and reflecting an 80% increase in revenue compared to the previous year. The company’s annual revenue grew by 63.3% to $8.4 billion, with fourth-quarter earnings alone reaching $2.17 billion, Globes reported.Zim’s strong financial performance was driven by rising freight rates and increased demand, with the average shipping cost per container climbing to $1,888, up from $1,203 in 2023. The company transported 3.75 million containers in 2024, marking a 14% increase—well above the industry average of 4-5%.Recent speculation suggested that Zim CEO Eli Glickman…
In the heart of Israel, in worlds old and new, lies the city of Jerusalem. Over thousands of years, merchants have flourished here, contributing to an economic foundation that would help the city continue to exist into the future.Though living in a socially and politically divided country, Israel’s Jewish and Arab Israeli populations can find commonality in the economic needs for survival. The NGO Yozmot Atid recognized this and decided to use this common factor to bring the two communities together.Partnering with USAID, Yozmot Atid’s West-east Jerusalem Program came to life. Together, they launched an ambitious program aimed at…
I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one’s wife happy. First, let her think she’s having her own way. And second, let her have it. – Lyndon B. JohnsonThis coming week marks our 25th wedding anniversary. According to Brides.com, a publication that I frequently read – well, not really, “You’re halfway to your golden anniversary! The 25-year mark has been denoted as the silver anniversary, and rightfully so.“Silver represents traditional and modern gifts and the brilliance and shine of your marriage. Spending a quarter of a century with your love definitely calls for metal as…
Bazan Group (TASE: BZN), Israel’s largest refining and petrochemical conglomerate, has announced its financial results for Q3 2024. The company’s adjusted consolidated EBITDA reached $70 million, and refining margin for the quarter was $8.9 per barrel. Bazan’s adjusted consolidated EBITDA since the beginning of the year totals $290 million, while net profit since the start of the year is approximately $95 million, despite a net loss of $15 million in Q3Moshe Kaplinsky, Chairman of Bazan Group, said, “Israel continues to face one of its most significant challenges. Social and economic challenges are surfacing alongside the ongoing war, which we…
Each time one of our children hit the age of 15 and a half, we knew that the issue of getting a driver’s license was going to start. Even though they couldn’t begin the process for at least another six months, it was inevitable that we would hear them making their plans as well as their despair when they heard how much it would cost.Even now that there has been a reform, it still costs way more than it should to get a driver’s license. And it’s not like they get their licenses and turn out to be Formula…
In a recent interview by Soar Financially, economic journalist Taylor Kenney of ITM Trading offered a stark assessment of the U.S. dollar's future, emphasizing the ongoing shift towards gold as a central component of a potential new monetary system. Kenney's insights, delivered with a blend of historical context and current market analysis, have resonated with viewers concerned about the global economic landscape.Kenney, who describes her journey into precious metals as driven by a passion for "sound money" and financial preparedness, argues that the "dollar collapse" is not a sudden event, but a gradual process marked by significant turning points.…
Israel endured a colossal, costly failure on October 7, 2023. Thanks to the courage and dedication of its defense forces, and those who kept the home fires burning, it has bounced back. The Mideast today has changed its face, for the better.Yet our political leaders continue to resist launching an impartial, objective process for learning from this failure, lest they be held culpable.In a previous column, I wrote about how the Israeli Air Force conducts an efficient debrief of every flight, long or short, and how we should embrace its method. (“How to Debrief October 7,” Oct. 21 issue).…
Before he was hospitalized for double pneumonia, Pope Francis was battling firm resistance from some of his own cardinals about how to plug a widening gap in the Vatican's finances.Three days before his hospitalization, Francis ordered the creation of a new high-level commission to encourage donations to the headquarters of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church.The new "Commission on Donations for the Holy See," announced by the Vatican on Wednesday as Francis was spending his 13th day in hospital, was formed after the pope faced pushback against his proposals for Vatican budget cuts from within the Roman Curia. In a closed-door…
In the current complex period, the family serves as a stable anchor of support, love, and routine. Ahead of Family Day this coming Friday, the Government Tourism Company invites the public to embark on a meaningful family experience at Israel’s leading tourism and heritage sites, creating unforgettable shared memories.Beit Aaronsohn – Nili Museum in Zichron Ya'acovThis site offers a journey following the Aaronsohn family and the first Hebrew underground movement in the Land of Israel. The museum, recently renovated by the Government Tourism Company, presents the stories of Aaron, Sarah, Avshalom, and their comrades through interactive displays. Guided tours…